US EditionLate Havertz strike gives Arsenal 1-0 advantage over Sporting
The second-half substitute gave Arsenal a narrow lead after three late saves by David Raya kept Sporting scoreless.
- On Tuesday, April 7, 2026, Arsenal beat Sporting CP 1-0 in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final in Lisbon, with substitute Kai Havertz scoring a stoppage-time goal.
- Manager Mikel Arteta's side entered the match seeking to end a two-game losing streak following a Carabao Cup final defeat to Manchester City and a 2-1 loss at Southampton.
- Sporting defender Maxi Araujo struck the crossbar early in the first half, while midfielder Martin Zubimendi saw a second-half goal disallowed for offside in a tightly contested encounter.
- Goalkeeper David Raya made several critical late saves to preserve the clean sheet, giving the Gunners a narrow advantage heading into the return leg at Emirates Stadium next Wednesday.
- Unbeaten in 10 European matches this season, Arsenal continues their pursuit of the club's first major European trophy as they prepare to host the Portuguese champions in the decisive second leg.
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Kai Havertz hails 'underestimated' Arsenal star after Sporting win
Kai Havertz scored Arsenal’s winner to beat Sporting CP (Prime Video) Kai Havertz believes David Raya is ‘underestimated in world football’ after his impressive performance in Arsenal’s 1-0 win over Sporting CP in the Champions League. Havertz’s goal in injury time sealed a last-gasp victory for Mikel Arteta’s side in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie against Sporting on Tuesday night. But the Gunners were heavily reliant…
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Sporting CP 0-1 Arsenal: Havertz snatches dramatic late winner in quarter-final first leg
Kai Havertz popped up with a stoppage-time goal to snatch Arsenal a much-needed 1-0 win over Sporting CP in the Champions League quarter-final first leg. It looked like Arsenal were set to ensure another frustrating outing, but Havertz came off the bench to net another late goal for the ...
Arsenal Get More Than Bargained for Against Sporting
English side Arsenal got more than they bargained for in the first leg of their quarterfinal series against Portuguese side Sporting on Tuesday.The Gunners hit the pitch on a bit of chilly night in Lisbon, seemingly content with walking away with a solid draw. But then, in injury time, Kai Havertz sealed the match with a fateful strike. The tally broke the backs of Sporting, leaving them empty-handed after the final whistle. Arsenal walked away …
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